Tourist attractions in Quetico Provincial Park, Canada

When to go: June and July are best for fishing but high season for mosquitoes and black flies. July and August are the warmest most popular months. Visitor numbers are regulated so you can arrive during peak season and still have a wonderful wilderness experience says Debbie Mark of Seagull Outfitters. The fall foiage is spectacular in Stember with minimal bugs but colder temperatures. Park services and outfitter shops close for the season in September so self guided travel isn't recommended in winter since emergency help and essential services aren't available. How to get around: Dawson Trail the most popular entry point is located just off Highway 11 on French Lake 30 miles east of the town of Atikokan. Outfitters run shuttle services from Thunder Bay's airport. There are also fly in canoe options to designated areas. If you' re not bringing your own canoe and camping gear outfitters like Seagull Canoe Canada Outfitters Canadian Quetico Outfitters and Qutfitters can provide all necessary equipment and help customize your route.

Popular tourist attractions in Prince Albert National Park,Canada

When to go : As with most parks in Canada Prince Albert is busiest in the summer months of June to August. Catch the forest's fall colors in September when the crowds thin and the weather is still mild. One of my favorite spots is the 5.2 mile Spruce River Highlands Trail says park interpreter Bradley Muir. It' s one of the only places where you can get above the trees to see the crowns of the hills and surrounding panoramas which play best in the fall. Golden aspen leaves on the crowns orange and gold tamaracks in the lowlands it really reflects one of the core messages of the park which is the transition from south to north. The park welcome cross country skiers lake skaters backcountry snowshoeing and ice fishermen in winter although accommodation and amenities are limited.

How to get around: Prince Albert contains extensive hiking trails for all levels although you might prefer a guided horseback and wagon ride with an operator such as Sturgeon River Ranch. Horses allow you to cover more ground and the Sturgeon River guides are experts at tracking the elusive bison which typically graze in remote meadows buffered by thick woods. Traveling single file on horseback is the best way to navigate through the brambles mud and other obstacles and venturing into the backcountry increases the likelihood of seeing moose mule deer and black bears.

Popular tourist attractions in Newfoundland and Labrador Coast, Canada

When to go: The best time to see icebergs is from mid May to early June along the northeastern coast of the island of Newfoundland and from March to July off the coast of the mainland Labrador region. By late July early August icebergs still may be visible along Newfoundland' s northeastern coast from St. Anthony down to Twillingate. While it's impossible to guarantee you' ll see icebergs it pays to track their progress online before you visit. How to get around: It's a different experience when you see an iceberg from land as opposed to getting up alongside and feeling its size and awesomeness explains James Gillard of Skipper Jim' s Boat Tours. Twillingate' s Northland Discovery Boat Tours also allow passengers to view the floating shards from outboard and tuqlike motorboats. Stan Cook Sea Kayak Adventures runs half full and multiday guided trips along the east coast. Public transit is limited in Newfoundland so you'll want to rent a car in the capital city St. John' s before heading up.

Popular tourist attractions in Waterton National Park, Canada

When to go: Although the park is open year round over half its visitors come in July and August. In spring Waterton's 900 species of wildflowers and plants begin blooming along the lakeshores and across the prairle and mountain meadows. June's Waterton Wild Flower Festival celebrates the explosion of color rare orchids bear grass and 30 kinds of flowers that only grow here with photography workshops guided hikes and field classes. Says Banff transplant Mary Harding It's like walking through a bouquet whereever you go. Fall foliage paints the landscape in wonderful yellows and reds and late autumn hosts thousands of migrating waterfowl. Blasting chinook winds make Waterton one of the warmest areas in Alberta each winter however visitor facilities services and accommodation options are limited.

Popular tourist attractions in Lake Winnipeg (Canada)

When to go: Warm lake water buttresses Grand Beach's 1.8 mile sandy strip swelling with crowds in the summer months. In July and August visit Patricia Beach to picnic in front of the sand dunes and walk out into the warm lake water on the sand bars. Victoria Beach is a private resort hamlet operated by cottage owners so renting here comes with the added perk of a more relaxed pace and locals only vibe. One of North America's oldest continuous ethnic festivals the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba (held since 1890) takes place in Gimli early August.The annual celebration draws 50,000 visitors seeking to embrace their inner Viking. Family focused events including a folk music festival and fireworks center on a circa A.D. 800 living history village where a hundred re enactors don authentic Viking grab. Wind sports are best in early spring and late fall although dry suits are recommended for the chill. In winter add the increasingly popular sport of snowkiting on the lake to the list of activities by land snowmobiling and Nordic skiing are popular on the shore.     

Tourist attractions in L'Anse aux Meadows (Canada)

When to go: June through early October. The ancient settlement a UNESCO World Heitage site opens for the season on June. How to get around: Car rentals are available at Newfoundland's Deer Lake Regional Airport. The five hour drive north along the Viking Trail toward L'Anse aux Meadows provides travelers with a front row seat to the province's green valleys imposing mountains and resilient coastline. A free iPhone /iPad app for Newfounland and Labrador can help travelers find their way. Alternatively the NorPen Bus Service runs along the Viking Trail and can do the driving for you. Where to stay: Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the St. Anthony Harbor at Grenfell Heritage Hotel and Suites. Forty five minutes south of L' Anse aux Meadows it offers a choice of suites featuring fully equipped kitchens balconies and free Wi-Fi. There's also on site laundry facilities and complementary continental breakfast.

Popular tourist attractions in Lunenburg (Canada)

When to go: July for the Lunenburg Street Festival and Art Walk and the Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival, August for the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival featuring traditional and contemporary folk music. July through September for Sunday afternoon concerts at the Heritage Bandstand. How to get around: Kiwi Kaboodle offers a daily door to door shuttle service from Halifax. It you stick to town you won't need a car. Take in the shops and cafes of Lunenburg by foot. Sign up for a local walking tour. Seventh generation local Shalah Allen takes visitors out daily. There are lots of beautiful places you can visit but there's so much more substance to this place she says. That's not a tangible thing. It's a feeling you get when you're here. Horse and carriage tours offer a chance  get an overview without wearing out your walking shoes.                     

Popular tourist attractions Yellowknife and Great Slave Lake (Canada)

How to Get Around: Downtown Yellowknife is compact and walkable but you' ll want a rental car to explore more outlying areas. Heading further afield You'll probably need a floatplane. Where to Stay: The Explorer Hotel in downtown Yellowknife is the go to place to stay. But if you' re keen to visit Old Town Brent Reaney publisher of local magazine EDGE YK offers another option: Bayside Bed and Breakfast is comfortably furnished and does a great eggs Benedict Reaney says. Its rare waterfront location is as great in summer as it is in winter. Want to get out on Great Slave The Plummer family helped pionner fly in fishing lodges in the north they first landed back in 1938 where their Great Slave Lake lodge now sits.   

Popular tourist place in the world

Cliff walking : Dubbed the world's deadliest hike the Huashan mountain trail in China is not for the faint hearted. Tethered to a safety line on the rock face hikers make their way across wooden planks and sheer cliff edge to reach one of the world' s most remote tea houses over 2000m high. There are plenty of other (slightly) less pant wetting paths around the world like the Caminito el Rey in Spain which underwent a hefty restoration in 2015.                                                   

High altitude urban experience : Adture activities are often thought to be the remit of the great outdoors but thrill seekers can get all their kicks without venturing to the sticks. Many cities offer high altitude adrenaline pumping tours from abseiling off famous buildings to walking around the outer edges of iconic skyscrapers attached to a safety wire. New Zealand's Auckland Sky Tower and Toronto' s CN Tower both offer tours around their heady heights. Alternatively try abseiling 100m down Rotterdam' s Euromast. I cried real tears on the CN Tower EdgeWalk. But honestly it was life changing and there' s not really much I' m scared of anymore. Lauren Finney US Magazine Editor at Lonely Planet.